RugbyWA support Wallaby request for Fava transfer

Wallabies management have advised RugbyWA that they would like to provide Western Force vice captain Scott Fava with some “game time,” lacking in recent weeks while in camp at Coffs Harbour.

They have advised that it is not logistically possible for Scott to return to WA this weekend and play for his Perth club, Associates.

Accordingly, the Wallabies have asked that RugbyWA and Associates agree to a temporary transfer – for one week only – which would allow Scott to play for Sydney club, Eastwood, on Saturday.

Keen to support Scott and the Wallabies in whichever way they can, RugbyWA and Associates have agreed to the temporary transfer.

However, it must be noted that the temporary transfer has been granted because of the exceptional circumstances and following a request from Wallabies management. It should not be seen as setting a precedent.

Scott said his preference was to play for his Perth club but this was not feasible.

“I’m very keen to have a run and ideally, I’d like to be doing that with Associates but it’s not logistically possible, so I’m grateful to my Perth club and RugbyWA for approving the one week transfer,” Scott said.

PLAN TO REST WESTERN FORCE WALLABIES

On an unrelated issue, Wallabies management is developing a program to rest and rotate key players in the lead-up to next year’s World Cup.

RugbyWA strongly supports the Australian Rugby Union’s efforts to win the 2007 World Cup and appreciates the principle of resting certain players.

However, RugbyWA is also cognisant of the expectations of the members, sponsors and fans of the Western Force (not to mention the competition’s corporate supporters), and believes there needs to be flexibility in the adopted approach.

Discussions with the ARU are continuing with a view to finding the best outcome for the Wallabies and the four Super 14 provinces.